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Intensive recovery programme- Hull & NLAG review

NHSE

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England procured intensive recovery programme support for Hull and NLAG, aimed at addressing sustained underperformance and severe, long-standing service challenges in a small number of NHS trusts. The requirement is for general management consultancy services, covering recovery work in an NHS healthcare setting. The buyer is NHS E. The recorded delivery address is in London, although the programme title identifies Hull and NLAG as the organisations under review. This is a service contract rather than a goods supply or construction project, and would suit consultancy firms with experience of diagnosing complex operational problems and supporting improvement across NHS trusts or comparable public services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Bids were due by 6 May 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value was between £854,675 and £1,000,000, with the upper value awarded. The contract was awarded on 7 May 2026 to CARNALL FARRAR LTD for £1,000,000. The contract period runs from 7 May 2026 to 30 July 2027. The award is active. The published procurement category is services, with general management consultancy as the classification. The opportunity was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

For a supplier considering future work of this kind, the award demonstrates demand for specialist management consultancy focused on intensive NHS recovery rather than general advisory support. A credible competitor would need to understand the operating environment of NHS trusts, assess sustained and severe service underperformance, identify practical recovery actions and support their implementation. Relevant capability is likely to include performance analysis, transformation planning, operational improvement, stakeholder management and the ability to work with senior NHS leadership during difficult service conditions. The framework call-off route also indicates that suppliers need an appropriate framework position and the capacity to deliver a substantial, focused recovery programme for more than one NHS organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intensive recovery programme- Hull & NLAG review

Notice Description

NHS Intensive Recovery Programme (IRP) aimed at addressing sustained underperformance in a small number of NHS trusts experiencing the most severe and long standing service challenges.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d73f339-4ede-4d19-8ffd-4dc53bada42e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c77e402-981b-4934-80b6-b992403e036c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carnall Farrar Ltd

Further Information

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